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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 65742: A Study of Racial Composition from 2013-2022
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 65742 in Rogersville, Missouri, is classified as having Low Diversity with a White Majority as of 2022. The population is 15,335, and the median income is $72,844. The community has experienced consistent population growth over the past decade, along with fluctuations in median income.
From 2013 to 2022, Rogersville has maintained its status as a White Majority community with Low Diversity. The white population has remained above 90% throughout this period, decreasing slightly from 97% in 2013 to 92% in 2022. This minor shift indicates the beginnings of a very slow transition towards slightly increased diversity, but not enough to change its category from Low Diversity.
The community has experienced small increases in its Asian, Hispanic, and multiracial populations. The Asian population increased from 1% in 2013 to 2% in 2022, while the Hispanic population fluctuated between 0-2% over the years. The population identifying as two or more races increased from 1% to 2% over the same period. These changes, while small, indicate a slight trend towards increased diversity, potentially categorizing Rogersville as a Transitional Community, albeit at a very slow pace.
The median income in Rogersville has shown overall growth from $70,171 in 2013 to $72,844 in 2022, peaking at $84,279 in 2021. This general upward trend in income correlates with the steady population growth, suggesting economic opportunities may be attracting new residents.
The slight increase in diversity coincides with periods of higher median income, particularly in 2020 and 2021 when the median income was above $75,000. This could indicate that the marginal increase in diversity might be linked to economic opportunities attracting a slightly more diverse population.
Rogersville remains significantly less diverse than many other areas in the United States. The national trend has been towards increasing diversity, with many urban and suburban areas seeing much more rapid shifts in demographic composition. Rogersville's slow pace of change suggests it may be more isolated from broader demographic shifts occurring in more metropolitan areas.
The steady increase in population and generally rising median income indicate that Rogersville is experiencing economic growth. This growth appears to be attracting some diversity, but at a much slower rate than what might be observed in faster-growing urban areas or regions with more established diverse communities.
Rogersville in zip code 65742 remains a predominantly White Majority area with Low Diversity, but there are subtle signs of a very gradual transition towards increased diversity. This slow change, coupled with steady economic growth, suggests a stable community that is experiencing modest demographic shifts while maintaining its overall character. The coming years will reveal whether these small changes accelerate into a more significant demographic transition or remain minor fluctuations in an otherwise stable community composition.
